Ron Grable

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In the clippings (18)

14 Jan 1969Wings will be fitted on racing carsExplains the aerofoil wings that Wigram patrons would see for the first time at the 1969 Lady Wigram Trophy.12 Jul 1969$14,000 for Wigram Trophy raceSixteen drivers will race for a $14,000 prize fund in the January 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy, with the winner receiving…25 Oct 1969Entries for WigramList of overseas entries received for the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy race as of 27 November 1969: Derek Bell, Michael…27 Nov 1969Predictions for Lady Wigram race difficultPreview of the third round of the 1970 Tasman Championship at Wigram.13 Jan 1970New formula and new drivers should provide many thrillsProgramme-style preview of the 16th International Lady Wigram Trophy race, attracting the most international line-up…13 Jan 197016th International Lady Wigram Trophy race: programme and admissionMotor Racing Club advertisement for the 16th International Lady Wigram Trophy race at RNZAF Station Wigram on Saturday…13 Jan 197016th International Lady Wigram Trophy race: driver notesShort previews of drivers for the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy: Graeme Lawrence in the ex-Amon Ferrari V6 (winner at…13 Jan 197016th International Lady Wigram Trophy race: entrants and admissionAdvertisement for the 16th International Lady Wigram Trophy race on Saturday 17 January 1970 with entrants Grable,…16 Jan 1970Four break 100 m.p.h. barrier in practiceFour drivers broke 100 mph and several more were close in the first practice session for the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy.17 Jan 1970McRae breaks lap record in preliminary race at WigramWellington's Graham McRae gave notice of his Lady Wigram Trophy intentions by winning the five-lap, 11.5-mile…17 Jan 1970Trophy race to MatichLate result flash: Australian Frank Matich won the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy in a McLaren M10A, ahead of American Ron…17 Jan 1970Matich againAustralian Frank Matich completed an NZ Grand Prix and Lady Wigram Trophy double, driving his McLaren M10A across the…17 Jan 1970Out of petrol but still wonContinuation of the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy report: Graham McRae retired from overheating after his pre-race fire,…17 Jan 1970Start of the Lady Wigram Trophy and motor-cycle winnerPhotos of the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy start, with Matich leading Grable, Norinder, Ken Smith and Neil Allen, Allen…19 Jan 1970Matich wins Wigram eventFrank Matich took his McLaren M10A over the line on virtually dry tanks 10.3sec ahead of Ron Grable to win the 1970…19 Jan 1970Wigram resultsFull results from the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy meeting: preliminary race, Mercury saloon heats, Rothmans free formula…19 Jan 1970Almost out of petrol, but Matich wins TrophyFrank Matich won the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy with his 5-litre Chevrolet V8 McLaren M10A spluttering on the last of its…24 Jan 1970Race series opened upMotorview column noting that Frank Matich, leading the 1970 Tasman Championship with 22 points, air-freighted his…

From the reports

• In the first 1970 Wigram practice, four drivers topped 100 mph: McRae 103.89, Matich 102.48, Bell 102.35 and Grable 100.85. (16 Jan 1970)
• Tasman points before Wigram 1970: Matich and Lawrence 13 each, Bell and Stewart 6 each, Grable and Goth 3, Bartlett and Marwood 2. (16 Jan 1970)
• Matich took the lead from Grable after six laps; Bell held third for 26 laps and moved to second until forced out on lap 33. (17 Jan 1970)
• After the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy the Tasman points were Matich 22, Lawrence 13, Stewart 10, Grable 9, Bell 6, Goth 4, Simpson 3, Norinder and Bartlett 2 each, Campbell 1. (17 Jan 1970)
• Matich passed Grable on lap 6; the first four were Matich, Grable, Bell and Stewart. (19 Jan 1970)
• Prize money for the 1970 Lady Wigram Trophy totalled $16,000 with no starting money: Matich $3000, Grable $2000, Stewart $1500, Simpson $1200, Goth $1000, Campbell $900, Falloon $750, Phillips $600, other finishers $400. (19 Jan 1970)
• Tasman points after Wigram 1970: Matich 22, Lawrence 13, Stewart 10, Grable 9, Simpson 3, Campbell 1. (19 Jan 1970)
• Derek Bell held third place from the end of the first lap until he passed Grable on lap 27, then retired seven laps later with a blown engine. (19 Jan 1970)

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